Low Cal/High Fiber/High Protein Lunch...oh EASY and YUMMY too!

I just wanted to share my lunch really quickly since it was so yummy. I have to thank a friend who mentioned a flat bread pizza she made the other day (thanks, Lexy!).  I stole the idea and it was so yummy!

200 Calories / 14 Fat / 9 Fiber / 22 Protein

Healthy Flat Bread Pizza:

• 1/2 a roll Arnold's Select 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins
• 1 large whole mushroom (chopped)
• 2 thin slices of green peppers (chopped into small cubes)
• 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 piece of Canadian bacon (chopped into small cubes)

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place sandwich Thin on a pizza pan.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon on top of bread.
4. Add mushrooms, green peppers, Canadian bacon, cheese.
5. Cook for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve with baby spinach and tomato salad! (I did steal some spinach before I took the picture...oops, but it was too yummy to not)
Enjoy!

yum, yum, yum, yum, yum.

For now,

PlumpMom

Week 3 - Weekly Weigh in

It's been a really busy week, and I haven't been able to walk as much as I'd like, but I'm happy to report that I'm slowly losing weight!

I'm not sure how noticeable the change is in my body just by looking at pictures, but I'm starting to feel it.

It's been a couple days, but I just completed my 2nd round of the 30 Day Shred. It was a little easier this time since I knew what to expect.  I definitely recommend it. It's a quick workout and you can really feel it working.

3 week weight loss: 3.6 lbs.  Wow, that doesn't sound that impressive :(

For Now,

PlumpMom

Day 1 of 30 Day Shred

It's been cold in Chicago, and I haven't been all that motivated to go outside for walks.  I do have a Gazelle at home that I've been using for 30 minutes a day.

Today, at 36 degrees this morning, I jumped on the Gazelle for 20 minutes, then completed my first work out using Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I found the first work out On Demand, and I must say it was quite the work out. I was exhausted, and my arms have a little tinge of soreness now.

16 days until Florida....16 days until I'll be in a swimsuit.


  



For now,
Plumpmom

Walk off the Cellulite

I wish I took before pictures of my legs.  I had some pretty bad cellulite just two weeks ago, and just yesterday I bought a short skirt!  Honestly, I haven't worn a skirt in almost 5 years, because of how bad my cellulite was.  I can't believe, walking is making the cellulite go away.  It's not gone completely, but I can only see it if I squeeze my skin and really look for it.  I've tried all those lotions that promise to get rid of cellulite, and nothing worked...but WALKING DOES! Oh my gosh, I really can't believe it!  Now, if I can only find a cure to get rid of stretch marks!

Unrelated, I found an older pair of roller blades at home today.  I was quite the spectacle at 5:30 am on Rollerblades.  If my neighbors were watching, I'm sure they had a good laugh.

Weekly Weigh In

Not happy with the results. But at least there's a little progress on the scale. My body looks no different...

For Now,

Plumpmom

Free Chocolate!

During my lunch hour, I try to walk for an 40 - 60 minutes every day. Since today's Earth day, there are people giving away free samples.  I scored a free light bulb at the Daley Center.  And on my way back, I got a free sample of a Ghiradelli's Milk Chocolate and Carmel Square. It was SO yummy, and I had to cheat.

Luckily I just checked the calories online and I'm not feeling so bad, knowing that it was only 73 calories! So, if walking one hour burns 200 calories, I can just cancel that little piece of chocolate out.

yum yum yum yum yum.

For now,
Plumpmom

Easy, Delicious, Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

Last night’s dinner was really yummy. I didn’t follow a recipe, I just put my own spin on a beef meatloaf that made a few times in the past. I really recommend this!

Ingredients :
3/4 Pound Lean Ground Turkey
3 egg whites
1 small onion, chopped into small pieces
2 celery stalks, chopped into small pieces
10 medium sized mushrooms, sliced
1 cup of uncooked oatmeal
1 tablespoon of garlic
Salt and pepper to season gently
1/2 cup of 1% milk
1/4 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of brown sugar (optional)
(You could also add a little bit of flaxseed if you wish)

Tip: I mixed everything together the night before to save time the next day. All I had to do was pop it in the oven!

1. Mix all ingredients (except for ketchup the brown sugar) together in a bowl
2. Form a nice sized loaf on a baking pan or in a casserole dish
3. Place in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour
4. Mix Ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl (you don’t necessarily need the brown sugar)
5. With 10 minutes remaining, check that it is evenly cooked and almost finished. If so, add the ketchup mix to the top of the loaf.
6. Remove from oven, and cut into slices.

The great thing about meatloaf, is that you could add any veggies you like! Unfortunately, I didn’t take a picture, but I assure you it was delicious!

I served this with an easy Tomato and Onion Salad.
(Tomotoes, Onions, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and pepper.)
Yum, yum, yum, yum yum.
For now,
Plump mom